Thomas L. Pyles, 60, Lebanon, died suddenly in his residence on June 28, 2012. He was born in Lebanon on August 7, 1951 a son of Betty L. Habecker Pyles, Lebanon, and the late George G. Pyles, Sr. Tom was the owner and operator of Tom Pyles Automotive for many years and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and earned a Purple Heart. He also volunteered at the Union Canal. In addition to spending time with his family he enjoyed fishing, playing golf and working on old cars. He is survived by children: Lori Beachell and companion: Angie Reed, Harrisburg; Laura Pyles and companion Chris Birk, Lebanon; Dana wife of Bryan Lambert, Palmyra; Julia wife of Ryan Sweigart; Rachel wife of Andy Zellers; Paul Miller; grandchildren: Jade, Rachel, Giamo, Jasmine, Deja, Evan, Sylvia, Henry, Abram; brothers: George G. Pyles, Jr., Jeffry and wife Linda Pyles, Craig and wife Karlene Pyles; aunts and uncles ; his dog and best friend: Skipper. He was preceded in death by his son: Corey Pyles and brother: Scott Pyles. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. in the Rohland Funeral Home 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042 where a viewing will begin at 9:00 A.M. Interment will be made with full military honors in the National Cemetery at Ft. Indiantown Gap. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Association for Down Syndrome, P. O. Box 206, Wilmette, IL 60091.
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